Stir-Fry Lettuce

Don't knock it till you've tried it!

1 head romaine, chopped and dried
1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 inch ginger root, minced
2 T olive oil
salt
pepper
handful unsalted peanuts, optional

Dressing:
2 T soy sauce
2 T rice wine or rice wine vinegar or dry sherry
large pinch sugar
splash of olive oil

Heat oil, red pepper, garlic and ginger over high heat till fragrant. Combine dressing with whisk. Add lettuce to hot pan stir fry just till wilted, sprinkle a little salt as you toss. Add dressing toss and serve topped with black pepper and peanuts.